Serious question for male/female coworkers (married, women, single, husband)

[319]

I have a friend that I have known since high school and he has been telling me the politics and what not of working in an accounting firm. Anyway, he tells me about this married lady with kids that he flirts with. He feels her rear and they also share long intimate hugs when no one is looking. I have more to the story as it has ups and downs..but based on that what are your thoughts. I told him he needs to be careful b/c I think she may want more and this would put him in an even more awkward position. He seems to think it is all innocent. So is it innocent flirting, or does she want more or what?

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by 319

I have a friend that I have known since high school and he has been telling me the politics and what not of working in an accounting firm. Anyway, he tells me about this married lady with kids that he flirts with. He feels her rear and they also share long intimate hugs when no one is looking. I have more to the story as it has ups and downs..but based on that what are your thoughts. I told him he needs to be careful b/c I think she may want more and this would put him in an even more awkward position. He seems to think it is all innocent. So is it innocent flirting, or does she want more or what?

Ha! Innocent... Trouble in the making! Geez, you’d think people would be more careful with unemployment going up. Even if they are geniuses who can find another job easily, such legacy may precede them to the next employer.

[Rcm58]

He was probably just checking her behind for lumps....lol

[coleslaw]

Long intimate hugs and a$$ grabbing is NOT innocent flirting.

[Twinkle Toes]

OMG! That's some scary stuff right there!!!

[319]

My issue was the hugs. If they are making sure they are done in private then all is not so innocent. He states that she is just a flirt and nothing more....but I find that hard to believe!

To the married and single women out there would you allow your friend/co-worker to touch your rear or have long hugs, both activities conducted in private?

Men, single or married if she allowed such activities what would go through your mind?

IMHO, I would think I am gonna hit that soon....

[DennyCrane]

Tell your friend he's risking his job. The woman may just be a flirt, but companies won't take chances if they think there's anything inappropriate going on. Sooner or later, someone may see what these two are doing and report it. Ask your friend if he wants to go on an interview and have to explain why he got fired from his last job.

[Rathagos]

What is the difference between a hug and an "intimate" hug? This guy needs to step back from the entire relationship and not encourage it. She's showing bad judgement, and he's doing nothing to disuade it.

I recommend he slowly back off. If she approaches and asks why, he needs to be honest and tell her what they have been doing is wrong. What would the husband and children in all this think?

[JeepGirl118]

Yes, 319, she wants more.

[Jlyn5669]

The expression that fits this post the best is..."Don't sh*t where you eat". If something more happens, then goes bad, then it's too awkward for everyone!